Assistant Dean for Career and Professional Development

Job description

Overview


Manage the Office of Career and Professional Development (OCPD) staff while staying abreast of the legal job market and identifying ways to increase employment opportunities for law students and alumni.


Responsibilities


+ Manage and motivate Team members to achieve specified goals.

+ Develop and implement outreach efforts and recruitment of legal employers (traditional and non-traditional)

+ Devise, plan and announce innovative programming to present day/evening/weekend seminars to students (including 1L career services orientation) on all aspects of job search and career development.

+ Prepare written materials on all aspects of job search and career development.

+ Maintain and use knowledge of OCPD services to assist students, alumni, and employers.

+ Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal job market and anticipate employment trends.

+ Assess needs of students and alumni.

+ Set goals for OCPD and each Team member.

+ Establish office policies and procedures.

+ Conduct outreach to potential employers.

+ Counsel JD and LLM students and alumni on job search strategies and career development, including, resume writing, interviewing, networking, negotiating salaries, and other career related issues.

+ Review and edit resumes, cover letters, personal statements and thank you letters.

+ Coordinate administration of programs with other departments and student groups.

+ Participate in accepted student receptions.

+ Meet with prospective students at the request of Admissions Office.

+ Coordinate with Director of Externship Programs as it relates to placements.

+ Track and prepare statistical information on job placement for reporting purposes including: ABA surveys, NALP surveys, on-campus interviews, etc.

+ Serve on committees and work groups as requested.

+ Serve as a liaison with bar associations and other professional organizations.

+ Assist in devising marketing materials for prospective students and employers.

+ Assist in conducting mock interviews.

+ Maintain counseling records of student interactions.

+ Attend faculty meetings and events and receptions at the law school.

+ Participate in local bar association activities and events.

+ Other duties as assigned by the Dean.




Qualifications

Education/Experience

+ Juris Doctor degree required

+ Admission to New York State Bar or any other State bar

+ Prior experience in private law firm, government or public interest organization

+ Knowledge of the legal marketplace

+ Recruiting experience required

+ Managerial experience required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

+ Excellent organization skills and attention to detail

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills

+ Excellent interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

+ Employment counseling experience

+ Familiarity with Symplicity Career Services Management System

Travel

+ Minimal to attend meetings, social events, and conferences.

Working Conditions

+ Sitting and StandingExtensive use of computers


Maximum Salary

USD $140,676.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $112,540.00/Yr.










Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

+ Full range of Health Plans

+ Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)

+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

+ Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan


+ Dependent Care and Transit Programs

+ Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

+ Short-term and Long-term disability programs

+ Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)

+ Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)

+ Generous Paid Time Off

+ Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday

+ Annual Holiday Schedule


All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics.

As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.

Touro University is an equal opportunity employer.

Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 202 West 43rd Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, nicole.barnett@touro.edu (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at compliance@touro.edu and 646-565-6000 x55330.



Job Locations US-NY-Central Islip

ID 2025-12499

College TUNY - Touro Law Center

Position Type Full-Time

Schedule Shift Mon-Thurs.

9am-5:30pm; Fri.

9am-2:30pm; evenings and Sundays for events and programs.

Hours Per Week 36.5

Travel As needed

Category Administration

FLSA Status Exempt

Location : Country US

Required Skill Profession

Other General